From Sweden with love
Considering recent events, not many people can say that living in Libya was one of the best things that could have ever happened to them, but that’s exactly what happened …
From Sweden with love Read MoreBali’s Swedish Connection
Bali Native Dewa Made Juniarta Sastrawan Appointed Indonesian Ambassador to Sweden President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has appointed a Bali native as the new Indonesian Ambassador to Sweden. Sworn in as …
Bali’s Swedish Connection Read MoreFillippino´s get a chance to win trip to Sweden
Young people with creative and innovative environmental projects that protect the ozone layer have a chance to win international recognition and an all-expenses-paid trip to Sweden in June. Volvo Adventure …
Fillippino´s get a chance to win trip to Sweden Read MoreMAMMA MIA! In Manila Extends Till 2/19
True blue ABBA fans have an additional one week to catch the international touring production of composers and lyricists Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and book writer Catherine Johnson’s smash …
MAMMA MIA! In Manila Extends Till 2/19 Read MoreSwedish woman deeply attached to Vietnam
What has always encouraged a Swedish woman to learn about Vietnam is how could such a small country defeat a powerful nation. Eva Lindskog is a Swedish sociologist and can …
Swedish woman deeply attached to Vietnam Read MoreMany of the Swedish companies affected by trade barriers
The Swedish embassy has posted results of a business-climate survey of Swedish companies in China, and concludes that most are performing well, profitable (in 2010), expanding market share and plan …
Many of the Swedish companies affected by trade barriers Read MoreThe Swedish Arts Council is seeking applications
The Swedish Arts Council is seeking applications for cooperation between cultural operators in Sweden and China. The deadline is Jan 30, with a second deadline for 2012 applications on Oct …
The Swedish Arts Council is seeking applications Read MoreH&M bottom line feels the pinch
For the full-year 2011, H&M posted a net profit of 15.82 billion kronor ($2.33 billion), down from 18.68 billion kronor in 2010, largely owing to soaring prices for materials, especially …
H&M bottom line feels the pinch Read MoreIndonesian-born twins reunite in Sweden after 30 years
Indonesian twin sisters separated only weeks after birth have found each other almost 30 years later in Sweden, living just 60 kilometres apart. On top of this, they both work …
Indonesian-born twins reunite in Sweden after 30 years Read MoreSuccessful Swedish Association in Hua Hin Annual Meeting
On 26 January 2012, about 130 members of Swedish Association in Hua Hin signed up to the annual meeting and the subsequent Thai buffet and dancing at 3 Girls Restaurant. …
Successful Swedish Association in Hua Hin Annual Meeting Read MoreRemarkable Nordic Networking with dtac
On 24 January 2012, dtac – or to be precise Total Access Communication PCL – gave a warm welcome to members of Nordic Chambers in Thailand. About 100 members and …
Remarkable Nordic Networking with dtac Read MoreSAS was Europe’s most punctual airline for third year in a row in 2011
Scandinavian Airlines has officially been named Europe’s most punctual airline, for the third year in a row, by the independent source Flightstats. SAS was also the world’s third most punctual …
SAS was Europe’s most punctual airline for third year in a row in 2011 Read MoreVasaloppet cross-country China celebrates 10th anniversary
The 10th anniversary of Vasaloppet China, which occurred on Jan 2, attracted more than 50,000 participants to the annual cross-country ski race in the northeastern province of Jilin, the most …
Vasaloppet cross-country China celebrates 10th anniversary Read MoreOne Nordic Bussiness Forum for Indonesia
The Swedish, Norwegian and Danish business associations in Indonesia are now tied together as members of one single organization, NBF – Nordic Business Forum. A Finnish and an Icelandic Board member …
One Nordic Bussiness Forum for Indonesia Read MoreSwedish delegation heads to China on sale of Saab
A Swedish delegation made up of government officials, representatives from the Swedish automobile company Saab was on the way to China on Wednesday for meeting the Chinese car manufacturer Youngman …
Swedish delegation heads to China on sale of Saab Read MoreSwedish-Lebanese Terror Suspect Explains Himself
“I am 100 percent not guilty in the terror crimes, I am accused of,” says Atris Hussein, who was last week arrested in Bangkok suspected of preparing to carry out …
Swedish-Lebanese Terror Suspect Explains Himself Read MoreThe EABC Heralds a New Chapter for EU Businesses in Thailand
The European ASEAN Business Centre (EABC) was officially launched in Bangkok on Wednesday 18 january 2012 at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, The Ballroom. This opening was hosted by the EABC President and …
The EABC Heralds a New Chapter for EU Businesses in Thailand Read MoreBangkok threat: Terrorist’s Swedish connection
The suspect detained in Bangkok on suspicion of planning to blow up Israeli targets in Thailand has been identified as 47-year-old Hussein Atris, an Lebanese man holding a Swedish passport, …
Bangkok threat: Terrorist’s Swedish connection Read MoreA Proud Moment for the Father of Thailand´s Dairy Industry
The Danish agronomist, Mr. Gunnar Søndergaard was January 11 2012 honored at the National Dairy Fair held at at the Dairy Farming Promotion Organization of Thailand´s headquarters in Muak Lek …
A Proud Moment for the Father of Thailand´s Dairy Industry Read MoreStyle:Nordic to Relocate
Style:Nordic has announce that thye will be relocating on 31 January 2012 from their current location at Delfi to a new unit at Palais Renaissance, around 200 meters down the road from …
Style:Nordic to Relocate Read MoreSingapore Airlines and SAS to Deepen Alliance
Singapore Airlines and Scandinavian airline SAS are to deepen their cooperation on flights between Scandinavia and Singapore as they aim to make gains in the key Europe-Asia market, according to …
Singapore Airlines and SAS to Deepen Alliance Read MoreSAS and Singapore Airlines to start joint non-stop flight to Stockholm
Scandinavian Airlines and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of entering into a joint venture agreement to introduce a jointly operated non-stop route between Stockholm …
SAS and Singapore Airlines to start joint non-stop flight to Stockholm Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Scandinavian Tourist Board without Sweden
Since the end of 2011 Norway and Denmark are the only countries left in the Scandinavian Tourist Board as Sweden pulled out of the collaboration. Scandinavian Tourist Board (STB) will …
Scandinavian Tourist Board without Sweden Read MoreMalaysia Initiates Free Education, Similar to Nordic Countries
Some 500,000 Year One (seven-year-old) pupils in Malaysia will benefit from fee-free education with the start of the semester on 4 January 2012. The recently announced free education policy, which …
Malaysia Initiates Free Education, Similar to Nordic Countries Read MoreEricsson: First taste of 4G likely in 2012
Thailand is set to experience a full pace of 3G network expansion, along with a few planned 4G pilot projects, in 2012, said the Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson to …
Ericsson: First taste of 4G likely in 2012 Read MoreCambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
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Happy New Year! Read MoreMan jailed in Sweden for child rape in Philippines
A Swedish court sentenced a man to five years prison on 27 December 2011 for a series of sex crimes against children, including a rape, in the Philippines and possession of more …
Man jailed in Sweden for child rape in Philippines Read MoreWanted Swedish Couple Nabbed in Vietnam
The Vietnamese police force are finalising paperwork to extradite a Swedish couple to their home country after they were arrested in southern Vietnam on a wanted warrant by Interpol. Senior Lieutenant …
Wanted Swedish Couple Nabbed in Vietnam Read MoreEmbassy Showcasing a Smorgasboard of Sweden
What must be described as an intensified Sweden PR showcase is going on in Singapore, courtesy the Embassy of Sweden, where the focus so far has been on food products …
Embassy Showcasing a Smorgasboard of Sweden Read MoreChristmas Celebration at the Norwegian and Swedish Churches in Singapore
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church and Swedish Church in Singapore celebrated Christmas this year by having fun with all those who were present. It was a truly a time of fun …
Christmas Celebration at the Norwegian and Swedish Churches in Singapore Read MoreSwedish Spennare teams up with Malaysian Display Asia
Spennare, the Swedish global market leader and manufacturer of portable display systems, has inked an exclusive deal with Display Asia, part of the People ‘n Rich Group of Companies, to …
Swedish Spennare teams up with Malaysian Display Asia Read MoreDanish Church Minister Christmas Service in Bangkok
Christ Church on Convent Road in Bangkok was filled with Scandinavians and the sound of Nordic hymns filled the Church on 24 December 2011 when the Swedish vicar Lovisa Moller …
Danish Church Minister Christmas Service in Bangkok Read MoreGVA to Design Harsh Environment Accommodation Rig for Jurong
Singapore’s Jurong Shipyard has awarded,Gothenburg Sweden headquartered GVA, a contract for the design of a GVA 3000E Accommodation Unit. The new unit, to be installed in the North Sea Norwegian …
GVA to Design Harsh Environment Accommodation Rig for Jurong Read MoreEltek awarded contract with Volvo Car Corporation
Eltek has signed a contract with Volvo Car Corporation on deliveries of on-board chargers for a hybrid electrical vehicle program. Under the agreement, Eltek will supply EV Powercharger 3000 water-cooled …
Eltek awarded contract with Volvo Car Corporation Read MoreVolvo IT to take over the ICA’s data centre
Volvo IT, a fully owned Volvo company, will by the end of 2012 take over handling the data centre of ICA’s logistics systems. The ICA Group is one of Northern …
Volvo IT to take over the ICA’s data centre Read MoreSwede in Cebu Dies After Motorcycle Accident
A Swedish man in his 50s from northern Cebu, Philippines has died after a motorcycle accident. The victim lived in Cebu with his Filipino wife. The Swedish foreign ministry confirmed …
Swede in Cebu Dies After Motorcycle Accident Read MoreSwede found dead in hotel room in Kuta, Bali
A Swedish tourist was found burned to death at a hotel room in Kuta, Bali, on Friday, reports The Jakarta Globe. A hotel staffer found the body of the 20-year-old named …
Swede found dead in hotel room in Kuta, Bali Read MoreSSS Golf Cup Trophy Re-instated
The SSS Golf Cup was re-instated in the Scandinavian Society Siam’s Golf Section on Saturday 10 December 2011 after the trophy has been lost between two recipients. A new trophy …
SSS Golf Cup Trophy Re-instated Read MoreChina seeks Swedish cleantech expertise
The interest in Stockholm’s environmental expertise is increasing in China as its government and companies struggle to reduce their carbon footprint and cut energy costs. In October, six Stockholm-based companies …
China seeks Swedish cleantech expertise Read MoreNordic Chambers Visit IKEA Bangna
On 21 December 2011, for the first time in three years, the Nordic Chambers arranged a field trip for their members and friends to tour the new IKEA Bangna. Several …
Nordic Chambers Visit IKEA Bangna Read MoreBalinese in Stockholm celebrate Galungan
The Indonesian Embassy said in a statement that dozens of Balinese Hindus and Swedish Hindu converts commemorated the last day of the 10-day-long Galungan festival (also known as Kuningan Day) …
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Johan Staël von Holstein in Singapore: We Are Enslaved by 2.0 Technologies!
The Swedish serial entrepreneur Johan Staël von Holstein has made Singapore his new home since a few years back. He hopes he will be able to stay on, now seeing …
Johan Staël von Holstein in Singapore: We Are Enslaved by 2.0 Technologies! Read MoreMaking Christmas Dreams Come True
By NIST Student Mathilda Strobel with help from the DWBI team The Mercy Centre is a foundation set up in 1973, devoted to the children of Bangkok’s slums. One of …
Making Christmas Dreams Come True Read MoreOver 3,000 Scandinavian Tourists to Visit Langkawi
According to the Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) as reported in Bernama, Langkawi is anticipating the arrival of more than 3,380 tourists from the Scandinavian countries between now, December 2011 and …
Over 3,000 Scandinavian Tourists to Visit Langkawi Read MoreVolvo takes over UD truck operations in Thailand
AB Volvo of Sweden has officially taken over the UD truck business in Thailand, ending a two-year legal dispute with Hong Kong-listed Tan Chong International. Tan Chong, licensed by Nissan …
Volvo takes over UD truck operations in Thailand Read MoreNo Passport Applications During Christmas Holiday
No Passport Applications during 26 December 2011 – 2 January 2012 on the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore. From Monday December 26, 2011 to Monday January 2, 2012, the Embassy …
No Passport Applications During Christmas Holiday Read MoreChristmas Reception for Swedish and Chinese language students
The Swedish Embassy in China organised a Christmas Reception on 14 December 2011 for Chinese studying the Swedish language at the Beijing Foreign Studies University as well as the China …
Christmas Reception for Swedish and Chinese language students Read MoreMASBA Celebrating 25 With Back to the 80’s
When the Malaysia Sweden Business Association celebrated its 25 years anniversary with a bonanza on October 13th 2011 it did so without any representatives from the Embassy of Sweden, Kuala …
MASBA Celebrating 25 With Back to the 80’s Read MoreSwedish Embassy Media Event
The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok invited members of the Thai media, PR representative, Consultants, Communication Strategists, and Embassy colleagues on 14 December 2011 to show how they can be active …
Swedish Embassy Media Event Read MoreSelf-Service for Schengen Visa
As of 3 January 2012, the Danish Embassy in Singapore, Hanoi and Hong Kong will be part of the Danish Visa Self Service website (VSS). Through the website, applicants for Schengen visa can …
Self-Service for Schengen Visa Read More